Quality Engineer

Job Description

Drive Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA): Review and approve product and process CAPA plans, ensuring proper root cause analysis and robust corrective actions.

Reliability & Equipment Oversight: Evaluate reliability testing, equipment calibration, and verification processes.

Internal & External Audits: Execute internal QMS/EMS audits (ISO 9001/14001) and coordinate UL and regulatory audits.

Customer & Supplier Communication: Lead regular technical reviews, conference calls, and provide structured reporting.

Cross-Functional Cooperation: Partner with Production, Engineering, Program Management, Supply Chain, and Warehouse teams to meet quality standards.

Quality Strategy Execution: Implement Quality Department initiatives and proactive solutions to improve process maturity.

System Integration Knowledge: Understand server and rack integration processes including sub-assemblies, server builds, and rack-level configurations.

Core Responsibilities (Highly Technical)

• Advanced Quality Engineering
  • Perform root cause analysis using 8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa, PFMEA, DFMEA, and DOE.
  • Lead process capability studies (Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk) and implement improvement plans.
  • Develop and validate measurement methods including full MSA (Gage R&R, linearity, stability).
  • Conduct reliability engineering activities such as HALT, HASS, ESS, thermal and vibration stress tests.
• Manufacturing & Process Validation
  • Develop and qualify manufacturing processes using PFMEA, control plans, and inspection strategies.
  • Perform IQ/OQ/PQ validations for manufacturing equipment and test systems.
  • Define CTQ/CTP parameters and integrate them into dashboards and process controls.
• Data & Analytics
  • Perform advanced statistical analysis (ANOVA, regression, SPC, trend analysis) using JMP, Minitab, or Python.
  • Build and maintain real-time dashboards, SPC charts, and Pareto models.
  • Analyze machine, test, and operational data to identify systemic failure patterns.
• Supplier Quality Engineering
  • Conduct supplier PFMEA, PPAP, APQP reviews, and technical audits.
  • Approve First Article Inspections (FAI) and validate supplier processes.
  • Drive DPPM reduction through structured supplier improvement programs.
• Product & Hardware Quality (Electronics/PCBA)
  • Perform PCBA-level failure analysis (shorts, opens, SI issues, thermal failures, component defects).
  • Collaborate with Design, Test Engineering, and NPI teams on schematic review, BoM risk assessment, and DFM/DFA improvements.
  • Define and approve test coverage for ICT, FCT, BIST, BERT, boundary scan, AOI/X-ray.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent).
• 3-5+ years of experience in quality engineering or quality control.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and use measurement tools.
• Understanding of server-level component design, operation, and system integration.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with SPC principles and quality system methodologies.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, including extended hours or travel as business needs require.

Pay

$85,000 - $100,000K + DOE

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